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| - I love Hakka food (Chili Chicken is easily in my top 5). Lin Garden is probably the closest Hakka restaurant to me. It's a decent place, not Frederick good, but decent.
Pros:
Good portions for price
10% off on take out if paying by cash
Cons:
Nothing spectacular
Decor could really use an update
I try to be fair when rating Hakka places because I love Frederick and it sets the bar really high. Lin Garden has been around for ages and is one of the older Hakka establishments in Toronto. They have a loyal following as they are the only Hakka restaurant in the area. Every time I go, the place is busy with people eating in and taking out.
So Chili Chicken is probably the dish mostly everyone judges at a Hakka restaurant. I get this every time I go out for Hakka. Lin Garden's version is pretty good. You get a very good portion for the price you pay. It's nowhere near the spiciness I want it though. For the most part, Lin Garden's dishes are good. They'er nothing spectacular, but they won't really be horrible either.
Presentation is not a strong point here. I think this place presents itself like a no frills place to just come, eat, and leave. I think though, if you are a sit down place that you bring family to, presentation goes a long way. Some of the decor looks like it hasn't been updated in years.
All in all though, Lin Garden is a solid Hakka restaurant. When I crave Hakka and don;t want to drive all the way to Markham, Lin Garden is usually where I end up going. Remember to pay by cash when ordering take out and you will get a 10% discount.
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